1J654 - Next run date &1 before the earliest posting date &2

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 1J - BCA: Payment Order Dialog

• Message number: 654

• Message text: Next run date &1 before the earliest posting date &2

What causes this issue?

The earliest date on which the system can post or execute the recurring
SEPA direct debit order is based on the due date and maximum number of
calendar days (specified in Customizing activity
<DS:SIMG.BA-CA-V_TBKK_SDDDAYS>Define Processing Time for SEPA Orders
</>):
<ZH>Earliest posting date = due date - maximum number of calendar days
before the due date.</>
The next run date of a recurring SEPA direct debit order must be on or
after the earliest posting date.

System Response

The system cannot post or execute a recurring SEPA direct debit order.

How to fix this error?

Do one of the following so that the earliest posting date is on or
before the next run date:
Specify an earlier due date.
Specify a later run date.

Procedure for System Administrators

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

Error message extract from SAP system. Copyright SAP SE.

AnswerBot

• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 1J654 - Next run date &1 before the earliest posting date &2 ?

  The SAP error message 1J654 indicates that there is a scheduling issue with a job or process that is set to run on a date that is earlier than the earliest posting date defined in the system. This typically occurs in the context of financial postings or other time-sensitive operations where the system restricts actions to ensure data integrity and compliance with accounting periods.
  Cause:
  
  Earliest Posting Date: The error arises when a scheduled job or process is set to execute on a date that is before the earliest posting date configured in the system. The earliest posting date is a control mechanism to prevent postings in periods that are closed or not yet open for transactions.
  Job Scheduling: The job might have been scheduled incorrectly, or there may be a misunderstanding of the posting periods.
  Configuration Issues: There may be issues with the configuration of the posting periods in the financial settings.
  
  Solution:
  
  Check Posting Periods: Review the configuration of the posting periods in the system. Ensure that the earliest posting date is set correctly and that the job is scheduled for a date that is valid.
  
  You can check this in the transaction code OB52 (Maintain Posting Periods).
  
  
  Reschedule the Job: If the job is scheduled for an incorrect date, reschedule it to a date that is on or after the earliest posting date.
  Adjust Job Parameters: If the job is part of a batch process, ensure that the parameters are set correctly to avoid scheduling conflicts.
  Consult Documentation: Review any relevant documentation or guidelines for scheduling jobs in your SAP environment to ensure compliance with posting period rules.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: 
  
  OB52: To maintain and check the posting periods.
  SM37: To monitor and manage scheduled jobs.
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any SAP Notes related to this error message for additional insights or patches that may address the issue.
  User Roles: Ensure that the user scheduling the job has the appropriate permissions to access and modify posting periods.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the error message 1J654 and ensure that your scheduled jobs run successfully within the defined posting periods.